Journal of Vertebrate Biology

 open access journal 
Institute of Vertebrate Biology
Faculty of Environmental Sciences

Journal Overview

The Journal of Vertebrate Biology (formerly Folia Zoologica, founded in 1938) publishes high-quality original research papers of broad interest. The Journal welcomes papers on the behaviour, ecology, physiology, anatomy, developmental biology, taxonomy, and evolution of vertebrates, including research at the interface of these disciplines.

Latest Articles

Variability of colour pattern and genetic diversity of Salamandra salamandra (Caudata: Salamandridae) in the Czech Republic

Jindřich BREJCHA, Karel KODEJŠ, Pavel BENDA, Daniel JABLONSKI, Tomáš HOLER, Jan CHMELAŘ and Jiří MORAVEC
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2021, 70(2): 21016 DOI:10.25225/jvb.21016
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Published on: 1 July 2021

Anatomical identification of the neuroendocrine system in the Nothobranchius furzeri brain

Eunjeong DO, Seongsin LEE and Yumi KIM
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2021, 70(2): 21018 DOI:10.25225/jvb.21018
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Published on: 18 June 2021

Birds in power-line corridors: effects of vegetation mowing on avian diversity and abundance

Jakub HROUDA and Vojtěch BRLÍK
J. Vertebr. Biol. 2021, 70(2): 21027 DOI:10.25225/jvb.21027
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Published on: 11 June 2021

Editors' profiles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Carl Smith

Vladimír Bejček

ISSN 2694-7684

Abbreviation: J. Vertebr. Biol.

Benefits to authors

  • Open Access
  • No publication charges
  • Rapid reviewing
  • No formatting required for initial submission
  • Assistance with English correction for non-native speakers

Biennial Report

Biennial report is a traditional publication of the Institute of Vertebrate Biology (IVB). The major goal of this report is to provide both a representative overview of the extensive range of research activities undertaken at the IVB and to inform the reader about the most important news and events, all in a style that is fully accessible to the interested layperson